Foxglove Coffee

2059 W 21St St, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Foxglove Coffee three times, with records going back to 2019. On Apr 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO UPDATED LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OUTDATED PEST CONTROL LICENSE DATED 12/21/24 LAST SERVICE RECEIPT 7/16/25 INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE LOGBOOK UP TO DATE WITH ALL INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO HOOD VENT ON SITE FOR SMOKE AND SMELLS OF FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMOKE AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ASIGN PIC ON SDITE DURING INSPECTION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WITHIN 3 MONTHS. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WITHIN 3 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE UTILITY SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Sep 13, 2019
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Foxglove Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Foxglove Coffee on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Foxglove Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Foxglove Coffee.

Has Foxglove Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Foxglove Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Foxglove Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Foxglove Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Foxglove Coffee is inspected about once every two years on average.